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Released: 11-Apr-2008 1:00 PM EDT
Spring Clean Your Diet
Baylor Scott and White Health

Ever thought of improving your eating habits as a spring cleaning job? Just as you give your house and garage a thorough once-over every year, you can do the same with your diet.

Released: 11-Apr-2008 1:00 PM EDT
Unique Program at University Nurtures Education and Fosters Responsible Mothers
Misericordia University

The Misericordia University Women with Children program offers single moms the opportunity to earn their bachelor's degree while providing free housing for their children. It also offers significant financial aid, subsidized childcare and a built-in support system that prepares them for life after graduation.

Released: 11-Apr-2008 1:00 PM EDT
A Clear Vision: Lady Bird Johnson Commemorated at United States Botanic Garden Summer Exhibit
University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin)

The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center at The University of Texas at Austin is mounting an exhibit commemorating Lady Bird Johnson at the United States Botanic Garden. The Washington D.C. exhibit will run May 24 through October 13, and will be the first at the Botanic Garden's recently completed First Ladies Water Garden.

Released: 11-Apr-2008 1:00 PM EDT
Top 5 Ways to Protect Your Hearing
House Ear Institute

For Better Hearing and Speech Month, the House Ear Institute (HEI) is educating the public on noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) with the top five ways to protect their hearing. Exposure to excessive noise causes about 30 percent of all hearing loss yet this type of hearing loss is preventable.

Released: 11-Apr-2008 1:00 PM EDT
“What? I Couldn’t Understand You.” Warning Signs You May Have a Hearing Loss
House Ear Institute

Are you constantly saying "what" or asking people to repeat themselves? You might be missing out on more than you think and it may be a sign of hearing loss. The House Ear Institute (HEI) is encouraging people to think about how hearing impacts their life and to ask themselves the tough questions.

Released: 11-Apr-2008 1:00 PM EDT
It’s Not Just Your Grandma’s Ailment: Arthritis Common in Children
Johns Hopkins Medicine

Aches and pains are common in children and teens. Most of the time, they are fairly benign and dismissed as growing pains. However, musculoskeletal pains can signal several serious conditions, says Sangeeta Sule, M.D., pediatric rheumatologist at Johns Hopkins Children's Center, including juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA), the most common form of arthritis in children and teens.

Released: 11-Apr-2008 1:00 PM EDT
Bring on the Barbecue This May...
Association for Dressings and Sauces

"Get ready to master the art of marination this May," says The Association for Dressings & Sauces (ADS). The Atlanta-based trade association of salad dressing and sauce manufacturers and suppliers to the industry recommends unleashing your inner grill master as you embark upon summer grilling season.

Released: 11-Apr-2008 1:00 PM EDT
Five Key Tests You Need to Know for National Women’s Check-Up Day
Society for Women's Health Research (SWHR)

The Society for Women's Health Research encourages women to take charge of their health throughout the year. But for those women who have fallen behind with regular exams and screenings, National Women's Health Week (May 11-17, 2008) is the perfect time to take charge, take action, and get healthy.

Released: 11-Apr-2008 1:00 PM EDT
Allergy Alert--follow These Steps to Breathe Easier This Spring
Baylor Scott and White Health

If you're buying antihistamines in bulk in an effort to keep your allergy symptoms in check, it might be time to rethink your strategy.

Released: 25-Mar-2008 12:00 AM EDT
Spring Ankle Sprain Prevention Tips
American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons

Springtime is ankle sprain season for many foot and ankle surgeons, as March Madness awakens amateur athletes from their winter hibernation. These three simple tips can help players of all skill levels reduce their risk for ankle sprains.

Released: 18-Mar-2008 6:00 PM EDT
Spring Allergies: Five Ways to Stop Suffering This Season
Saint Louis University Medical Center

With spring arriving officially this week, for many Americans allergy season will arrive soon as well. But that doesn't mean the sneezing and discomfort that comes with seasonal allergies has to be close at hand. With a bit of planning, effort and common sense, many people can limit their suffering during allergy season "“ or perhaps even avoid it altogether, says a Saint Louis University allergist.

Released: 14-Mar-2008 5:00 PM EDT
Fun in the Sun: Tips for Protecting Your Health This Spring Break
Society for Women's Health Research (SWHR)

As spring break commences, college students across the nation will be in situations that could include excessive sun exposure, alcohol, and sexually transmitted diseases. There are many unique health threats for young women to be aware of as they head to the beach or venture out on vacation.

Released: 14-Mar-2008 1:00 PM EDT
Child Abuse Prevention Month: Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Mary Muscari, associate professor at Binghamton University, State University of New York, offers advice on preventing shaken baby syndrome. Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) refers to the medical findings that result from the violent shaking of an infant or young child.

Released: 14-Mar-2008 1:00 PM EDT
Scripps Professor, Author of New Book on Challenges of Sleeplessness
Halstead Communications

Scripps professor, author of new book on insomnia, can discuss challenges of sleeplessness. Insomniac, combines narrative with scientific investigation to detail the reality of living as a writer with insomnia.

Released: 14-Mar-2008 1:00 PM EDT
Become a Wildlife Watcher During Natl Wildlife Week
National Wildlife Federation (NWF)

National Wildlife Week is scheduled for April 19-27 and this year's featured activity is a Wildlife Watch, a chance for people of all ages to get outside and observe the wonders of nature and then report back on all their fun discoveries.

Released: 14-Mar-2008 1:00 PM EDT
Economic Stimulus Package Provides More than Just Rebate Checks
Texas Tech University

The Economic Stimulus Act of 2008, passed in February, instructs the Treasury Department to distribute "rebate" checks totaling some $100 billion to working-class families across America. But Robert Ricketts, the Frank M. Burke Chair in Taxation at Texas Tech's Rawls College of Business, said the package also includes tax cuts designed to jump-start the automobile industry and to encourage American businesses to buy new equipment this year.

Released: 14-Mar-2008 1:00 PM EDT
Clean Up Your Ride During National Car Care Month
Kellen Communications

April is National Car Care Month and The Vinegar Institute joins the Car Care Council in offering motorists advice to keep their vehicles in tip-top condition. The Car Care Council offers terrific maintenance tips to keep cars running clean and safe in an effort to advance the benefits of cleaner air, energy conservation, and safer roads. But, take it a step further and make your newly-maintained ride sparkle and shine.

Released: 14-Mar-2008 1:00 PM EDT
Experts Available on Spring Related Themes
Tulane University

Tulane University experts are available as sources for your stories on hypertension, diet, kidney disease, spring allergies, alternative spring breaks, and more.

Released: 14-Mar-2008 1:00 PM EDT
Garden Catalogs Can Be Educational for Children
Kansas State University Research and Extension

This news short offers tips for using garden and seed catalogs to spark children's interest in gardening, food, nutrition, health and the environment.

Released: 14-Mar-2008 1:00 PM EDT
Researcher Finds Link Between Chlamydia and Cervical Cancer
Medical University of South Carolina

Jeff Korte, Ph.D., principal investigator of a National Cancer Institute funded study and assistant professor at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), tracked HPV infections in women with existing STDs to analyze the impact of genital infections over a two-year period. Korte found that HPV infections lasted longer if Chlamydia also was present. "HPV persistence is one of the most important risk factors for cervical cancer", said Korte.

Released: 14-Mar-2008 1:00 PM EDT
First-Ever Internet Autism PSA Aims to Unite Online Users
Early Intervention Network

The Early Intervention Network has launched a PSA campaign that allows Internet users worldwide to raise awareness of autism's early warning signs for national Autism Awareness month in April. "Autism is treatable if caught early," said Jayne Lytel, who heads The Early Intervention Network and author of Act Early Against Autism, a new Penguin release.

Released: 14-Mar-2008 1:00 PM EDT
Autism Center Preparing for Autism Awareness Month
Texas Tech University

April is Autism Awareness Month and one Texas Tech University expert is not only creating awareness about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), but she has created a Web database of information and services accessible to people with autism and their families. The Web site will launch at the beginning of April, just in time to kick off Autism Awareness Month.

Released: 14-Mar-2008 1:00 PM EDT
Playing it Safe on the Playground has its Rewards
University of the Sciences

Parents shouldn't horse around when it comes to playground safety. Whether it's in the neighborhood park or their own backyard, adult supervision and risk awareness are the keys to keeping kids playing and progressing, according to two University of the Sciences in Philadelphia occupational therapy professors.

Released: 14-Mar-2008 1:00 PM EDT
New Grants Expand Autism Services, Resources Across New York State
Binghamton University, State University of New York

Autism services and support offered through the Institute for Child Development (ICD) at Binghamton University, State University of New York, have received a major boost from three separate grants totaling over a million dollars.

Released: 14-Mar-2008 1:00 PM EDT
Coyotes Make Themselves at Home in Eastern U.S.
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry

Researchers from the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry are tracking coyotes using GPS and sorting through coyote scat to determine what the animals eat and how they affect deer populations.

Released: 14-Mar-2008 1:00 PM EDT
Traveling Abroad? Make Sure Plans Include a Trip To the Doctor
Saint Louis University Medical Center

If you're one of the millions of Americans who will travel abroad this summer, make sure your plans include a trip to the doctor, says H. Thomas Johnson, M.D., a Saint Louis University family physician.

Released: 14-Mar-2008 1:00 PM EDT
Spring Ahead In Math
MultiMedia Tutorial Services

When the highly anticipated National Mathematics Advisory Panel report is released this week, many teachers will be told to focus on the "critical" topics and foundations in mathematics. The suggested emphasis on the essentials may help educators stay on the same page, however, it will not guarantee positive results from children who may struggle with the subject.

Released: 7-Mar-2008 9:00 AM EST
Topsy-Turvy World of Daylight-Saving Time Returns
Vanderbilt University Medical Center

The arrival of daylight-saving time this weekend means extra time for evening yard work or barbecues, but for some it also means sleepy days at work and even a bit of crankiness.

Released: 3-Mar-2008 11:35 AM EST
Dangers of Spring Break Partying
Saint Joseph's University

For college students, Spring Break is traditionally a time of carefree escapades in tropical locales with plenty of good times, relaxation and, of course, alcohol. George Dowdall, Ph.D., and Raquel Kennedy Bergen, Ph.D., both professors of sociology at Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia, offer tips to college students on how to stay safe.

Released: 3-Mar-2008 11:35 AM EST
Can March Basketball Drive Employers to Madness?
Saint Joseph's University

As college basketball programs across the country begin to make the final push for the NCAA's "big dance," millions of fans are taking advantage of the 24-hour sports news cycle to stay updated on all the scores that could affect their teams' chances of postseason play. When the tournament finally begins, these same fans will be looking to follow games through the streaming online video services offered by CBS, the NCAA's official network.

Released: 8-Feb-2008 1:00 PM EST
National Association of Social Workers Celebrates National Professional Social Work Month in March 2008
National Association of Social Workers (NASW)

National Professional Social Work Month is celebrated each year in March. Learn more about the value of social work for individuals, families and communities.

Released: 8-Feb-2008 1:00 PM EST
Experts Available from Grinnell College Related to Spring Topics
Grinnell College

Grinnell College experts available on following spring-related topics: health campaigns, women's history month, arts advocacy day, global warming concerns, morel mushroom season, Autism Awareness Month.

Released: 8-Feb-2008 1:00 PM EST
Changing Our Clocks: New Research Explores How Our Bodies Keep Time
NIH, National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS)

Our alarm clocks may spring forward on March 9, but our biological clocks may take longer to adjust. That's because our internal clocks are so tightly wound to many physiological and behavioral processes. Researchers have made remarkable strides in identifying genes and neural pathways involved in regulating our internal clocks, and such advances could lead to new treatments for insomnia, jet lag, depression, obesity, and other disorders.

Released: 8-Feb-2008 1:00 PM EST
Rest Assured You’re Making the Most of Bedtime
University of the Sciences

In recognition of National Sleep Awareness Week (March 3-9), USP's Dr. Philip Gehrman shares sleep hygiene tips to be sure you're harnessing the benefits that may come from a good night's rest.

Released: 8-Feb-2008 1:00 PM EST
Are Vitamins in Soda Just a Gimmick?
University of the Sciences

With March noted as National Nutrition month, it is a good time for consumers to beware that the perceived benefits of vitamins in soda can be deceiving. USP's Dr. Ara DerMarderosian notes that unlike encapsulated vitamins, which have prolonged shelf lives and precise nutritional values, vitamins in soda are not as stable.

Released: 8-Feb-2008 1:00 PM EST
New Spring Runners More Susceptible to Injury
Temple University

First time runners, more likely to ignore foot and ankle pain, are at higher risk of injury, warns Temple University podiatrist Howard Palamarchuk. He advises beginners to pay careful attention to signs that they might be pushing too hard.

Released: 8-Feb-2008 1:00 PM EST
Experts Available on St. Patrick, Leprechaun Lore, Celtic Music and Genealogy
Texas Tech University

Believe it or not, there's more to St. Patrick's Day than green beer and bar specials.

Released: 8-Feb-2008 1:00 PM EST
Save Your Vision Month Recognizes Eye Care and Disease Prevention
Texas Tech University

March is Save Your Vision Month, and one Texas Tech University expert has a few tips on how to prevent eye-sight injury and disease and improve longevity of good vision.

Released: 8-Feb-2008 1:00 PM EST
March Into Spring with National Nutrition Month
Kellen Communications

"Now's the time to spring into action and chart your course for maintaining a healthy lifestyle," says The Association for Dressings and Sauces (ADS). There's no better month than National Nutrition Month (March) to transform your eating regimen into one that is both healthy and rewarding.

Released: 8-Feb-2008 1:00 PM EST
Put Some Spring in Your Step and Get Cleaning!
Kellen Communications

Do you ever happen upon a pile of, well"¦ mess, and think, "How am I ever going to get that out or how am I going to clean that?" Well, we're here to help. The answer to all of your cleaning woes this spring is as easy as saying just one word "“ VINEGAR. That's right. From banishing grease and grime to cleaning chrome fixtures and unclogging drains, consumers trust vinegar for a variety of household chores.

Released: 8-Feb-2008 1:00 PM EST
Advice from a Germ Expert: Don’t Overdo Spring Cleaning
Saint Louis University Medical Center

Don't go overboard when it comes to spring cleaning, says a germ expert at Saint Louis University. You can actually make yourself sick by cleaning too much.

Released: 8-Feb-2008 1:00 PM EST
Stop Spring Sneezing: 5 Steps to Reduce Suffering This Allergy Season
Saint Louis University Medical Center

With the official start of spring about six weeks away, for many Americans the start of allergy season is close at hand. But that doesn't mean the sneezing and discomfort that comes with seasonal allergies has to be close at hand as well. With a bit of planning, effort and common sense, many people can limit their suffering during allergy season "“ or perhaps even avoid it altogether.

Released: 8-Feb-2008 1:00 PM EST
The Value of Lymph Node Dissection in Bladder, Testes, Prostate and Kidney Cancer Surgery
UroToday

Discussion on the value of lymph node dissection in bladder, testes, prostate and renal cell cancer surgery, respectively.

Released: 8-Feb-2008 1:00 PM EST
Open Partial Nephrectomy Essential but Underutilized Operation
UroToday

Open kidney surgery of all kinds is effective but becoming a lost art.

Released: 8-Feb-2008 1:00 PM EST
Mechanisms of Hemostatic Failure During Laparoscopic Nephrectomy: Review of FDA Database
UroToday

A review of a report that notes reported problems using a variety of hemostatic devices during laparoscopic nephrectomy.

Released: 8-Feb-2008 1:00 PM EST
Robotic Partial Nephrectomy for Complex Kidney Tumors: Surgical Technique
UroToday

Discussion of a study which assessed robotic partial nephrectomy for patients with complex kidney tumors, which were defined as hilar, completely endophytic, or multiple tumors.

Released: 8-Feb-2008 1:00 PM EST
The Role of Urodynamics in the Male Cancer Patient: A Multimedia Presentation
UroToday

Jaspreet S. Sandhu, MD - Department of Surgery, Division of Urology, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York presented "The Role of Urodynamics in the Male Cancer Patient" at the 105th Annual Meeting of the the New York Section of the American Urological Association.

Released: 8-Feb-2008 1:00 PM EST
Minimum Incision Endoscopic Radical Nephrectomy in Dialysis Patients with Bilateral Renal Cell Carcinomas
UroToday

Report the feasibility of sequential bilateral minimum incision endoscopic surgery (MIES) on seven patients on dialysis with bilateral RCCs.

Released: 8-Feb-2008 1:00 PM EST
Wind Research Experts Available as 2008 Tornado Season Begins
Texas Tech University

Texas Tech University, home to some of the nation's most prominent wind researchers, has experts available, as tornado season made an early entrance across the Southeastern United States.

Released: 8-Feb-2008 1:00 PM EST
Late Breaking Developments in Kidney Cancer
UroToday

Surgical morbidity associated with administration of targeted molecular therapies prior to cytoreductive nephrectomy for metastatic renal cell carcinoma. Metastatic renal cell carcinoma with venous extension undergoing radical nephrectomy and thrombectomy: prognostic implications


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